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holic content (brandy, etc.) and a low alcoholic content<br />

(wine, beer, etc.); or identification of specific labelling<br />

and safety.<br />

It should be noted that <strong>the</strong> sensor can detect from a<br />

volume as small as 0.0025 ml (one drop or a thin layer)<br />

masses in a solution of 0.1 mg or volumes of 0.0001<br />

ml in ano<strong>the</strong>r alternative substance. Detection can be<br />

carried out in an approximate timeframe of 1 second.<br />

Once <strong>the</strong> detection is complete, <strong>the</strong> sensor can be discarded<br />

for recycling.<br />

Estela Baquedano<br />

Research Scientist<br />

Dr Pablo A. Postigo<br />

Research Scientist<br />

Image: Detection is<br />

carried out via a mobile<br />

phone with a device<br />

adapted to <strong>the</strong> sensor<br />

and an app that has<br />

been developed for this<br />

purpose.<br />

<strong>LIGHT</strong>! by secpho 75

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